Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

In this episode, hosts Christi and Eve are joined by cherished faculty member Valeyne Grotrian, PCC Coach & founder of Agora Coaching, to delve into the tender topic of spirituality. They share personal experiences of navigating religious upbringing, questioning beliefs, and embracing spiritual growth. The conversation explores the journey from wonder to living in love, highlighting the importance of inclusivity, authenticity, and diversity of thought in building true community.

Key Takeaways:

• Spirituality can be a tender and vulnerable topic, especially in the corporate world, but it's essential to reconnect with its core essence beyond misconceptions.

About our guest:

Valeyne is an “Inner Leader” Coach for legacy-minded and soul-centered leaders with over 20 years of experience in business operations and human resources leadership roles across 6 industries. She founded Agora Coaching & Training Solutions in 2017, a collective for leaders who want to trust themselves more fully and confidently stand in their inner power. As an Awaken Faculty member, Valeyne aims to create a learning environment where coaches can bravely bring their whole self to their practice with curiosity and play.

Find out more about her work on her website or by following her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

Resources Mentioned:

• Critical Journey: A book outlining stages of spiritual growth, from wonder to living in love.

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In this episode, Christi and Evelyn explore the challenges of staying present in a world filled with distractions, particularly from technology. They discuss how our attention is constantly sought after by various stimuli, including social media, notifications, and other digital distractions.

Delving into the difficulties of balancing technology's benefits with its drawbacks, such as decreased attention spans and increased self-consciousness, Evelyn shares her insights on using social media as a tool for self-awareness and creative expression, while Christi reflects on the tension between serving others and enjoying life for oneself. They acknowledge the importance of finding balance and creating intentional spaces free from distractions such as Coaching sessions to fully experience life and connect with others.

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In this conversation, Christi and Eve explore the essence of coaching and the differences between coaching, mentoring, therapy, and consulting. In their opinion, the role of a coach is to create a space for the coachee to take responsibility for their own life and make their own choices.

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In this episode, Christi and Eve engage in a rich conversation exploring team dynamics and spirituality. They delve into the significance of trust within teams and the importance of creating a safe environment for effective collaboration. The conversation delves into the behavioural and systemic aspects of personal growth and coaching, as well as some spiritual principles used to create a deeper level of presence and self-awareness.

Understanding the behavioral and systemic factors that influence personal growth is essential for effective coaching. Exploring spirituality and its connection to personal growth can provide deeper insights and transformation. Integrating both practical and spiritual approaches in coaching can lead to holistic and impactful results.

Links to Mentioned Resources:

• The working geniuses

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In this episode of the "Awaken Voices: Journeys of a Brave Community Podcast", MCC Coach Christi Byerly shares her vision of creating communities of grace and the profound impact it has had on her life and work.

Awaken Coach Institute integrates both her profound knowledge around coaching as well as her passion to bring people together in brave containers.

From her personal journey of healing and self-discovery to her dedication to fostering authentic connections and empowering others, Christi's insights reflect her experience of how the transformative power of being in grace and in community feels like.

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